Is Your Home’s Wiring a Safety Risk?
Many older homes in the Brick and Ocean County area still have knob-and-tube wiring (pre-1950s) or aluminum branch wiring (1960s-1970s). Both types are known fire hazards and are increasingly being flagged by home insurance companies — some insurers will cancel or refuse to renew your policy until the wiring is replaced.
Types of Rewiring We Handle
Knob-and-Tube Replacement
This cloth-insulated, ungrounded wiring was the standard before 1950. It deteriorates over time, can’t be buried in insulation, and has no ground wire. DTM Electric removes the old wiring and replaces it with modern, safe Romex throughout your home.
Aluminum Wiring Replacement
Aluminum branch circuit wiring (used heavily from 1965-1973) expands and contracts more than copper, creating loose connections that can arc and start fires. We replace aluminum with copper wiring or install approved COPALUM connectors as a remediation solution.
Whole-House Rewires
For homes that need a complete electrical overhaul, Drew coordinates a full rewire with minimal disruption to your walls and finishes. Every circuit is brought up to current NEC code standards.
What’s Included
- Full electrical audit of your existing wiring
- Circuit-by-circuit replacement with modern copper wiring
- New outlets and switches (grounded, GFCI/AFCI where required)
- Panel upgrade if your current panel can’t support the new circuits
- Inspection-ready — all work meets current NJ electrical code
- Minimum wall damage — we work with your home’s structure, not against it
Why Rewiring Matters
- Safety: Eliminates the #1 cause of residential electrical fires
- Insurance: Keeps or reinstates your homeowner’s coverage
- Home value: Modern wiring is a major selling point
- Functionality: Supports modern loads — ACs, appliances, EV chargers
Concerned about your wiring? Call Drew at (908) 910-6999 for a free assessment.